Prevalence and factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding at 6 months of life in Tehran: a population-based study.

Exclusive breastfeeding in the first 6 months of life and its socio-demographic determinants in a nationwide survey in Iran

Introduction: Exclusive breastfeeding for up to 6 months has an important role in infant and maternal health and prevention of child mortality. And the present study aimed to examine the factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding in children under 6 months and evaluate the achievement of the World Health Organization's goal for 2025 at the national level. Materials and Methods: In this national ...

Abstract Background: There is further evidence of breast feeding benefits for mother and infant health. In some regions of the world the rate of exclusive breastfeeding during the first 6 months of infant’s life has been decreased. The most important factors associated with the problem are socio-economic variables such as maternal age, mother’s employment status, level of education, and infant...

Breastfeeding of Infants During The First Two Years of Life and Associated Factors based on BAZNEF Model in Sari, Iran

 Background and purpose: Breastfeeding in the first two years of life has great benefits in health promotion and preventing diseases. The aim of this study was to determine breastfeeding practices during the first two years of life based on BASNEF model in Sari, Iran, 2017. Materials and methods: In this cross-sectional study, 328 mothers with children younger than two years of age were selec...

بررسی وضعیت تغذیه انحصاری با شیرمادردر کودکان مادران مراجعه کننده به مراکز بهداشتی درمانی شهر ساری

Background and purpose: Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months after birth has an important role in preventing children morbidity and mortality. Understanding the factors that influence exclusive breastfeeding is critical in promoting this behavior. This study aimed to determine the factors predicting exclusive breastfeeding among children of mothers attending primary health center...

Exclusive Breastfeeding Practice and its Associated Factors Among Mothers with Children Aged 6-23 Months in Dire Dawa, Eastern Ethiopia: A Community-based Cross-sectional Study

Background & aim: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is an essential need for the development and survival of the neonates, particularly in low-income countries. Therefore, the purpose of this survey was to determine the prevalence of EBF practice and its associated factors among mothers with children of 6-23 months in Dire Dawa Administration, eastern Ethiopia. <stro...